National anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

The "Grand Salute" (لوی سلام), also known by its incipit "Our Brave and Noble King" was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan from 1943 to 1973. The song was officially launched in 1943 and replaced the first national anthem, composed during the reign of Amanullah Khan. In 1973, the kingdom was overthrown in a coup d'état, and the song was also abolished.